College Preparedness: St. Margaret's college prep program combines science, technology, engineering, art, and math to also incorporate the Rappahannock River. We call this new program S.T.R.E.A.M.
Robust River Program: St. Margaret's offers a waterfront campus along the Rappahannock River. To expand our academic and recreational uses of the river, a new outdoor classroom and dock will be constructed Summer 2022. Jump into a sailboat, conduct science labs on the beach, and explore our riverfront community by boat.
Episcopal Community: Grounded in Episcopal tenets, St. Margaret's is for girls who want to be part of a welcoming community where they can be their authentic self. Our girls live by the "Gospel of Doing" and these words from our school prayer: As we grow in age, may we grow in grace.
Competitive Athletics: We encourage our students to challenge themselves and join the team. With 13 different varsity sports and clubs including crew, volleyball, equestrian, soccer, and tennis - you'll be sure to find a team that's right for you.
Visual and Performing Arts: Perform with the choir, direct a school play, set up an easel to paint on our River Lawn, or be inspired in our ceramics studio. St. Margaret's robust arts program offers you a variety of visual and performing arts opportunities that will encourage you to explore your creativity and express yourself.
Club or Organization: Art Club, Basic Needs (Service Club), Book Club, Green Team, Honor Council, National Honor Society, Scottie Guides (Admissions), Student Government Association, Tides Staff (art journal)
For 100 years, St. Margaret's girls have belonged to a diverse
community of leaders, scholars, student-athletes, and artists.
At St. Margaret's School, we prepare girls for success in college
and beyond by fostering a global outlook, lifelong intellectual
curiosity, and promoting strong learning skills.
Located on the banks of Virginia's Rappahannock River, we offer
a robust STEAM college preparatory curriculum and River Program
that is incorporated into our academics, athletics, arts, and
activities. (STREAM)
Guided by Episcopal tenets that promote faith, reason, and
tradition, we help girls to develop their personal integrity and
nurture their healthy curiosity.
We offer day, five-day boarding, and seven-day boarding
programs for girls in grades 812 and a postgraduate year.
St. Margaret's School accreditations: NAIS, VAIS, TABS, NCGS,
NAES
St. Margaret's School's tuition is approximately $55,800 for private students.
What sports does St. Margaret's School offer?
St. Margaret's School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Golf, Kayaking, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. St. Margaret's School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.
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